Incomplete cleanup in Intel Chipset Firmware

1) Incomplete cleanup

EUVDB-ID: #VU66486

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26074

CWE-ID: CWE-459 - Incomplete cleanup

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incomplete cleanup in a firmware subsystem. A local administrator can cause a denial of service condition on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Server Platform Services Firmware: before SPS_E3_04.08.04.330.0

External links

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00669.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.